GeForce 820M vs Radeon HD8530M
GeForce 820M
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Radeon HD8530M
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce 820M is positioned at rank 341 and the Radeon HD8530M is on rank 215, so the Radeon HD8530M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 820M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD8530M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD8530M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 820M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 820M | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD8530M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 820M and Radeon HD8530M
GeForce 820M
The GeForce 820M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 482 points.
Radeon HD8530M
The Radeon HD8530M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 675 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 490 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 820M scores 482 and the Radeon HD8530M reaches 490 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 820M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD8530M uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 820M) vs 640 (Radeon HD8530M). Raw compute: 0.8632 TFLOPS (GeForce 820M) vs 0.864 TFLOPS (Radeon HD8530M).
| Feature | GeForce 820M | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 482 | 490+2% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 640+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8632 TFLOPS | 0.864 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 16+100% |
| TMUs | 16 | 40+150% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB+20% | 160 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 820M | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 820M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD8530M has 512 MB. The GeForce 820M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 820M) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD8530M) — the GeForce 820M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 820M | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB+300% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 820M draws 33W versus the Radeon HD8530M's 40W — a 19.2% difference. The GeForce 820M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 820M) vs 350W (Radeon HD8530M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 820M | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 33W-18% | 40W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 14.6+19% | 12.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 820M is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 820M | Radeon HD8530M |
|---|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | — |
| Codename | GM108 | Heathrow |
| Release | March 12 2014 | April 24 2012 |
| Ranking | #854 | #787 |
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